First Atom Battery Three Satellites Orbited By A Single U.S. Rocket
A Thor Able Star rocket from Cape Canaveral released three satellites into orbit, including Transit 4 A with an atomic power unit. The mission marked the first triple payload and a U.S. lead in space atomic power research with all instruments reporting functioning signals. The satellites include GREB detectors, a Van Allen radiation belt sensor, and a Navy navigation satellite, built by Dr. James Van Allen.
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United States
Cape
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Soviet Union
Func
U. S
Navy
GREB
James van Allen
University of Iowa
President Kennedy Signs Bill to Complete Interstate System
President Kennedy signed a law to complete the interstate highway system by 1972 in a White House ceremony attended by senators representatives and officials. The measure adds 43.7 billion to the program funded by 600 million yearly from the gasoline tax at 4 cents per gallon plus 150 million from other taxes and 5 percent of truck excise tax redirected to the highway fund. The diversion was postponed to July 2 1953. The bill extends bonuses for five years to states buying highway advertising billboards.
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Washington
Kennedy
White House
Histoy
General Treasury
Highway Fund
Jury Deliberations in Bradley University Slaying Case
A twelve member jury began deliberations in Washington on July 28 in the trial of a carnival worker charged with the strangulation death of a former Bradley University president. The proceedings unfold after evidence and testimony presented by prosecutors and defense. The case centers on the motive and method of the attack and the alleged perpetrator’s involvement.
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Washington
Bradley University
Report on Riders Seen As Communist Ties in Jackson
Mississippi officials described freedom riders as Communist influenced and Cuba tied. Ties cited include a February Havana seminar attended by Katherine Pleane and James Wahlstrom, with Soviet officials and Fidel Castro reported to have addressed the event.
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Commissioner of Public Safety
T. BE. Birdsong
Ateast
Jackson
Cuba
Birdsong
Katherine Pleune
Chicago
James Robert Wahlstrom
University of Wisconsin
Gordon Cary
St. Louis
Congress of Racial Equality
Dhewsmen
Miss Pleane
Havana
Fidel Castro
United States
Soviet Union
Castro
Kerner Optimistic On Sales Tax Bill Chances
Gov. Otto Kerner backs a half cent sales tax rise and warns of a possible special session in August. He argues without the increase state services and universities face deep cuts while opponents push to retain the 4.5 percent rate and block the amendment.
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Kerner
Otto Kerner
General Assembly
Xerner
Legisla
Ture
Univer
Senate Republicans
House
Senate
University of Minois
Southern Itnois University
William E. Pollack
R-Chi
SIU
Kernet
Eago
University of Tlingis
Chicago
Paroled after 27 years, The Owl Banghart released
Basil Banghart once known as The Owl walked out of St. Leonard's after 27 years in prison for his role in the 1933 Barber Factor kidnapping. He faces parole supervision and medical care as he adjusts to life as a free man. His wife Mae and associate Roger Touhy had claimed the abduction was a hoax.
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Mart
St. Leonard’s
Banghart
John
Jake
Mae
Pal
Roger Touhy
How Names Were Picked for Space Triplets
The article explains how US satellites got their names Transit became the main label, Injuns inspired by Hawkeye, and GREB born from a typist error that stuck as a nickname for piggyback satellites. Naming choices tied to institutions and Navy projects, with Cooper fans and HawkEye references shaping the process.
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Cape Canavera
Fla
America
Navy
Transit
State University of Iowa
James Fennimore Cooper
Naval Research Laboratory
Group Fails To Agree On Redistricting
Legislative correspondent notes the joint committee co chairmen give up on a reapportionment map. Amendments will be added to Senate and House bills, with likely conference committee Friday. If no agreement, 24 House members elected in November 1962 run at large.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Legislatures
Joint Committee
House
Senate
John A. Graham
Barringtom
Richard A. Napolitano
Congress
Banghart Seeks Port Angeles Home But Denied Custody
Banghart, 61, blind and dependent, will be released to St. Leonard's House in Chicago, a parolee shelter run by the Episcopal Church. His bid to live in Port Angeles, Washington, with relatives was denied by Illinois and Washington officials due to concerns about fitting into a small town amid publicity.
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Ieee
Banghert
St. Leonard's House
Chicago
Episcopal Church
Banghart
Port Angeles
Wash
Washington
Warmer Southern Winds Forecast Blazes Into Friday
Weather summary notes generally fair and very warm conditions through Friday. Expect lows tonight in the mid to upper 60s and highs Friday approaching the 90s, 91 to 95 degrees.
House Passes Social Security Bill Ahead of July 4 Holiday
The House approved a social security bill in a voice vote after limited debate. The measure now goes to the Senate, expected to move quickly as Democrats push to send the bill to Kennedy’s desk before the July fourth holiday.
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House
Kennedy
Senate
First Of Its Kind Kennedy Proposes New Disarmament Agency
President Kennedy proposes a permanent U S disarmament agency with wide powers to draft plans negotiate and enforce arms control measures. The bill would create a new autonomous bureau to replace the current disarmament administration and elevate the role of the president's adviser on disarmament.
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Washington
Kennedy
U. S
States Department
John J. McCloy
White House
William C. Foster
McCloy
McClay
Oman
Disarmament Agency
State and Defense
I Departments
Atomic Energy Commission
Investigation Scheduled In Chandler Death
Hollywood, June 29 AP The State Bureau of Hospitals will investigate the death of movie actor Jeff Chandler. The agency chief says public interest justifies verification of hospital procedures within its enforcement remit, though it does not cover doctor patient relationships. Chandler, 42, died June 17 at Culver City Hospital after operations to repair a ruptured spinal disc, with death due to shock and general septicemia among contributing factors.
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Hollywood
State Bureau of Hospitals
Jeff Chandler
Gordon R. Cumming
Chandler
Culver City
Kuwait Vows Defiance After Independence Claim
Kuwait's ruler says the people will defend their independence amid Iraq premier Kasim's claim on Kuwait. Demonstrations prove unity, while Arab states waiver and Libyan King Idris recognizes Kuwait as independent, ending its status as a British protectorate.
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Kuwait
Iraq
Abdel Karim Kassem
Kusrait
Sheik Abdullah As-Salim As-Sahah
Kassem Wall
Kitewalt
Sudan
Idris
Libya
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